Ecover Stain Remover

Finding the right natural stain remover can be a real chore. What naturally-occurring, non-toxic ingredients can really rub out a killer stain? If you're looking for a product that works and is completely biodegradable, made with recycled packaging, plant-derived and has not been tested on animals, then you may want to try the Ecover stain remover. The manufacturer says this product is "perfect for all grease and protein stains, such as blood, egg, grass, mud, milk, sweat and ice cream," although it's not recommended for wool, silk and delicate fabrics.

Over at www.amazon.com, the Ecover stain remover has received rave reviews. Consumers attest that this product has gotten rid of all kinds of persistent spots -- from blood, lipstick and ink to food, grass and pit stains. Some reviewers report that they prefer this stain remover to Shout and Spray N' Wash products. Others say that Ecover is "by far the best" and comment that they "love this stuff." The average consumer rating is 5/5 stars, with no negative press to be found.

Even though there are no negative reviews for the Ecover stain remover online, many "green" seeking consumers are looking for 100% non-toxic ingredients. People who are concerned about adverse health effects and allergies from many cleaning products and personal hygiene products may find little consolation in the Ecover stain remover ingredient list. Sure, there's no harm in water, alkyl poly glycoside C10-16 (a peptide), sodium chloride (salt), cellulase (an enzyme), citric acid, subtilisin (a protease) or linalool (an essential oil). However, there are some troublesome ingredients. According to www.scorecard.org, the ingredient 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1, 3-diol is a "suspected gastrointestinal or liver toxicant, immunotoxicant and skin/sense organ toxicant." Another ingredient, ethanol, "causes skin and eye irritation," according to the Material Safety Data Sheet. Sodium lauryl ether sulfate is in a lot of products, including Ecover's stain remover, and is said to "cause mild irritation on contact with skin, eyes or mucous membranes" and may "cause irritation or allergic reaction." Sodium lauryl sulfates are the most common source of eye irritation from shampoos and have been found to cause a drying effect on the skin by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. One must also wonder what exact ingredients are included in "fragrance," as the label simply states.

Despite the fact that it isn't completely devoid of all chemicals, the Ecover stain remover is a relatively environmentally-friendly alternative to most of the other stain removers on the market. The Ecover line has been featured in many prestigious publications, including: TIME Magazine, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Healthwise and Natural Home. For more information about this product, you can visit www.ecover.com. You can buy this product online at www.amazon.com for $3.99, for $3.46 at www.herbtrader.com or at most supermarkets and co-ops.

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